Stiga JB 55 User Manual
JB 55
EN OPERATOR´S MANUAL
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8214-2227-01
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192'
EN
ENGLISH
1 SYMBOLS, SEE FIG. 1
The following symbols can be found on the tiller. Their purpose it to remind you of the care and attention required when
using it. If any symbol is mis sing, damaged or u nreadable, i t
should be immediately replaced with a new one. The symbols mean:
1. Warning! Read the instructions.
2. Warning for rotating blades.
3. Reverse gear.
4. Clutch handle. Handle out, left fig. = disengaged. Handle
pressed in, right fig. = engaged.
5. Throttle control, a=fast, b=slow and c=stop.
6. Read the instructions and remove the spark plug lead before doing any work. Wear protective gloves.
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
• Read through this instruction book carefully and make
sure you understand the contents before using the tiller.
• The tiller must only be used for gardening purpos es.
• Keep children away from the tiller.
• Do not allow children or persons who have not read the
instructions to handle the tiller.
• The tiller is manufactured in accordance with current
standards, and must not be modified or rebuilt.
• All the symbols on the tiller should be kept intact.
• The user is liable for damages incurred by a third party.
WARNING for petrol. Petrol is highly inflammable: Petrol must be stored in the requisite contai-
ners.
• Always fill-up outdoors and with the engine switched off.
• Do not smoke when filling-up.
• There must be no n aked flames or oth er sources of heat in
the vicinity of the petrol.
• Do not start the engine if petrol has spilled out. Move the
machine and allow the petrol to evaporate before starting
the machine.
• Screw on the filler cap correctly after filling up.
• Set the throttle control in the "Stop" position, and close
the petrol cock when the machine has been stopped.
• Switch off the engine before transporting the machine.
Never lift the machine by yourself. The machine is lifted
by two persons, one on each side holding the steering and
the rotor axle. W ear protective gloves and hold the machine upright whe n lifting.
• When the machine is loaded on a trailer or tailboard it
should be run up on a ramp by using its wheel.
2.2 PREPARATIONS
• Before starting work, remove all foreign objects such as
stones, glass, cables, metal objects and other loose objects.
• Toys, hoses and other objects can be damaged.
• Check that the tiller is in good condition before using it.
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tightened.
2.3 OPERATING
• Always operate the machine at low speed when working
on stony ground.
• Do not change the engine's speed setting. Th e engine
must not be overspeeded.
• The work area should be well illuminated during the
work.
• The tiller must not be used when ot her persons, especially
children, are in the vicinity.
• The tiller must not be used without the splashguards or
protective cover.
• The tiller must not be used if the operator is ill, has taken
medicine, or is under the influence of other substances
which reduce one's reactions.
• The tiller must not be used on terrain which slopes more
than 20°.
• The user is responsible to ensure that all risks in the terrain are taken into consideration, and th at procedu res are
taken to prevent accidents. This particularly applies to
sloping, slippery or loose terrain.
• Start the engine carefully, according to the instructions in
this manual. No parts of the body must come in contact
with the rotors.
• The engine must never be started in an enclosed area.
• The carbon monoxide in the engine's exhaust fumes is
poisonous and can cause death.
• Wear tightly fitting clothes and heavy-duty shoes which
completely cover the feet.
• The tank should only be half full when operating on slopes. Petrol can leak out.
• The engine must be stopped in the following circumstances:
• When the machine is left unattended
• Before the machine is filled up with petrol
• Always make sure y ou have a g ood footing, especially on
slopes.
• Check that no one is in front of you or beside you when
starting the blades. Keep a steady grip on the steering.
The machine will lift when the rotors are started. Use extra caution when backing.
ENGLISH
• Always keep at a safe distance to the rotors when working.
• Holding the steering correctly ensures a safe distance.
• No person must come closer than 20 m to the machine
when working on slopes. The user must hold the steerin g
firmly with both hands all the time.
• W orking on stony or hard ground demands extra attent ion
from the operator. The machine becomes more unstable.
• Never touch the engine when operating the machine, or
just afterwards. Risk for burn injuries.
2.4 AFTER OPERATING
• Allow the engine to cool before putting th e mach ine in a
storeroom. Fire risk!
• Remove dirt and foreign material before putting the machine in a storeroom. The area round the petrol tank and
muffler must be kept clean from leaves, oil, petrol or
other foreign materials. Fire risk!
• If the petrol tank is to be emptied, do this outdoors and
when the engine is cold. Fire risk!
• The machine should be stored in a dry place. The machine must not stored with fuel in the tank in rooms where
there are naked flames, sp arks or ot her st ro ng s ou rces of
heat.
2.5 MAINTENANCE
• Carry out maintenance regularly. All nuts and bolts
should always be tight.
• Only use genuine spare parts wh ich are in good condition. Spare parts must not be rep aired. They must be replaced if they are defective. Poor quality spare parts can lead
to personal injury. If the muffler is damaged it must be replaced.
• The engine must be stopped an d the spark plug lead disconnected in the following circumstances:
When adjusting the rotors.
When the machine is to be cleaned or repaired. When
checking after a collision with a solid hard object. Carry
out the necessary repairs before continuing to work.
If the machine begins to vibrate abnormally. Carry out
the necessary repairs before continuing to work.
• Wear protective gloves when working with the rotors.
3 DELIVERY
The tiller is delivered in a box with the steering and side plates dismantled. All the wires are fitted and adjusted.
WARNING! There is no oil in the engine on
delivery.
EN
4 DESCRIPTION, SEE FIG. 2
The tiller is driven by a four-stroke engine and consists of the
following parts:
1. Clutch control, activation of the blades
2. Gear control, forward/reverse
3. Steering adjuster
4. Air filter
5. Manual start
6. Splashguard
7. Tail brake
8. Data plate
9. Side roller
10. Throttle control
11. Fuel tank
12. Oil filler
13. Oil plug
14. Support wheel
15. Rotors, 4, the outer rotors can be removed. The working
width then becomes 340 mm
16. Cover
17. Cover f o r muffler
18. Exhaust
19. Handle
The data plate (8) contains the following information.
See fig. 3.
A Nominal power
B Weight in kg
C Serial number
D Year of manufacture
E Type F Manufacturer
G CE-mark
H Max. engine speed
5 ASSEMBLY
5.1 STEERING, SEE FIG. 4
Fit the steering (1) according to the figure with the bolt (2),
washer (3), nut (4), bolt (5), washer (6) and nut (7). Choose
a suitable hole for the bolt (5) for comfortable adjustment of
the steering (1).
5.2 SPLASHGUARD, SEE FIG. 2
Fit the splashguards (6) on both sides with the en clos ed nuts
and bolts.
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